Out of all the experience and knowledge gained this last weekend at #ncte19, this might be the takeaway that is closest to my heart. First of all, I love Zetta Elliott (that’s a given)...but this book, and these words, are everything. As some of you already know, I have been writing poems for about a year … Continue reading Say Her Name
Book Set: Native American History & Decolonizing Thanksgiving
The following titles offer a glimpse of the perspectives of the people that are often overlooked in the historical narrative of American History, especially those of the indigenous peoples affected by the advent of colonization in the “New World.” Thanksgiving offers an opportunity to clear up some historical misconceptions surrounding the Thanksgiving story, and is … Continue reading Book Set: Native American History & Decolonizing Thanksgiving
November Book Picks!
Check out these must-haves from this month's newly released children's titles! https://view.genial.ly/5dd23bbb7fc1930f81254a88/horizontal-infographic-lists-nov-book-picks
Diverse Book Set: Back to School
Many teachers, including myself, have a go-to list of books we like to use at the beginning of a new school year. The only problem with this-- most likely they have already had a teacher (or two) read it to them in previous years. This summer I made it my personal mission to discover new … Continue reading Diverse Book Set: Back to School
Literally Cultured 